Left-back option to Ouwejan
The first version of this article appeared at 1:29 p.m. and was updated after the fix message.
After the transfer of Tomas Kalas, Schalke 04 are facing the next new signing for the defensive. According to media reports, the second division side will sign Derry Murkin from FC Volendam. Loud “Sky” reporter Dirk Große Schlarmann the left-back completes the medical tests on Wednesday and will be presented afterwards.
Update 5:51 p.m.: In the early evening Schalke then announced completion. Murkin has signed a contract until June 30, 2026. “With Derry John we are signing a dynamic and fast left-back. With his profile, he fits perfectly into our squad and closes the gap that is still open. Derry John has just turned 24, has a lot of potential and will now take the next step in his development at Schalke,” said sporting director André Hechelmann.
Murkin himself emphasized that he “absolutely wanted to switch to Schalke”. He is happy “to wear the blue and white jersey now. In the discussions, those responsible showed me exactly what they expected from me. I’m dying to play with my teammates in front of the S04 fans.”
Murkin still has a contract with the Eredivisie club until 2024, last week there was talk of an offer in the six-figure range. According to the Dutch portal “Voetbal International” Volendam rejected two offers of 500,000 and 800,000 euros, after which an agreement was reached for an unknown amount. A resale participation is also included.
After four games in the 2nd Bundesliga, Schalke have the fourth worst defense with eight goals conceded. Murkin offers the club another option alongside Thomas Ouwejan (26), who is currently the only nominal left-back in the squad. The Dutchman had to be substituted during the half-time break in the 2-0 draw against Holstein Kiel on Friday evening. U23 talent Joey Müller (22) came on for him. The Royal Blues conceded their third defeat in their fourth league game.
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